/Resources 323 0 R 27 0 obj This area of our work involves making fair, consistent, and thorough decisions that are appropriate to the behaviour that has occurred, and consider the risk of future harm. Friday 9am to 3:30pm. /Type /Page The certificate will contain the same details as a standard certificate and, if the role is eligible, an employer can request that one or both of the DBS Barred Lists are checked. If you have a conviction you think may be eligible for a disregard, you can find out more and apply for a disregard at gov.scot. The link to this service is available at the top of this homepage. >> /Contents 336 0 R endobj << /Type /Page /CS0 [/Separation /PANTONE#20535#20C /DeviceCMYK 138 0 R] My recommendations ensure, she wrote, that public protection is maintained whilst individual civil liberties are better << /Type /Page /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] This is when an employer, volunteer manager, or other organisation has concerns that someone has either caused harm or has the potential to cause harm to vulnerable groups and submits a barring referral to DBS. /F0 163 0 R /Contents 248 0 R /Parent 21 0 R << /Contents 338 0 R Content may require purchase if you do not have access. /Parent 24 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> endobj Click 'Accept all cookies' to agree to all cookies that collect anonymous data. /PitStop 7 0 R << /Type /Page 58 0 obj WebThe process by which the DBS provides criminal record data is called DBS Certificate or a DBS check (previously CRB check ). Friday 9am to 3:30pm /Parent 18 0 R Amendment of the definition of School Care Accommodation. /Contents 268 0 R /Type /Page endobj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page /Rotate 0 >> /Type /Page /Contents 296 0 R /Rotate 0 /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Resources 355 0 R /Type /Page << /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] 50 0 obj >> /Resources << Where an individual is the subject of any of the above three barring referral types (excluding Autobar without representation), the individual will be given the opportunity to provide representations as to why they feel it would be inappropriate or disproportionate for DBS to include them on one or both of the Barred Lists. The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 received Royal Assent on 14 July 2020. /Type /Page /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 17 0 R /Resources 185 0 R /Parent 19 0 R /Contents 370 0 R You can apply for a 'disregard' to have historical convictions for same-sex sexual activity removed from your records. An Enhanced DBS check is suitable for people working with children or adults in certain circumstances such as those in receipt of healthcare or personal care. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj << endobj To only allow the cookies that make the site work, click 'Use essential cookies only.' >> endobj /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj /Resources 249 0 R It also makes sure unsuitable people do not work with vulnerable groups, including children. << /Type /Page >> << endobj If emailing us, please provide 5 pieces of information, this must endobj >> Recommendation 19 states /Resources 197 0 R 76 0 obj /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] Render date: 2023-03-04T21:34:49.669Z /Parent 22 0 R 56 0 obj 53 0 obj /Contents 350 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj >> /Parent 23 0 R << A PVG certificate contains all unspent and certain spent conviction information. /Contents 290 0 R /Contents 242 0 R /Type /Page /Parent 17 0 R /Type /Pages /Type /Pages We use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. /Contents 266 0 R /Parent 25 0 R >> /Kids [11 0 R 12 0 R 13 0 R] /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj Current Address - please note that this will be the delivery address of the The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions each year by processing and issuing DBS checks for England, Wales, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. /Resources 277 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] 13 0 obj Our Personal information charter explains how we treat your personal information. /Contents 330 0 R endobj Huntley had been suspected of a string of offences including rape, indecent assault and burglary. endobj /Type /Page The DBS was formed in 2012 by merging the functions of the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA)[1] under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. endobj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Contents 300 0 R It is important that anyone referring someone to us provides as much information as possible. /Contents 180 0 R << /Parent 17 0 R /Type /Page [original research?]. 16 0 obj Webvetting and barring system means only that a person has no known history of having harmed children in the past (or of having committed another related offence). << Planned industrial action by Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS) staff is set to affect Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) customer contact centre services. /Type /Page View all Google Scholar citations << /Contents 316 0 R /Contents 240 0 R It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. There are two DBS Barred Lists: one for adults, and one for children. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Count 10 /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /PDFDocEncoding 10 0 R /Contents 292 0 R The consequential growth in use of criminal records checks is such that in /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Rotate 0 endobj Check benefits and financial support you can get, Find out about the Energy Bills Support Scheme, barring referrals: making representations guidance, Automatic barring offence, also known as Autobar, Police forces in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man the police provide information that is held locally, or on the Police National Computer, ACRO Criminal Records Office (ACRO) manages criminal record information and improves the exchange of criminal records and biometric information, Responsible Organisations a Responsible Organisation is an organisation that is registered with, Registered Bodies - a Registered Body is an organisation that is registered with, The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 sets out in legislation rehabilitation periods, and that individuals do not have to disclose spent convictions unless they are covered in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions) Order 1975, The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions) Order 1975 sets out the exceptions for when an individual can be asked about spent convictions known as asking an exempted question, The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 sets out the scope of regulated activity and operation of the barring element of. << /Rotate 0 49 0 obj /Resources 217 0 R << Disclosure Scotland are closed on all Glasgow public holidays. >> /Contents 184 0 R There are four levels of DBS checks, Basic, Standard, Enhanced and Enhanced with barred list checks (for Basic Disclosures, see Disclosure Scotland). /Resources 313 0 R 26 0 obj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Pages /Parent 23 0 R 89 0 obj /GS1 145 0 R >> /Resources 329 0 R endobj 106 0 obj >> Referrals can be made online or via post. >> /Type /Page If TransUnion is not able to verify your identity online, you'll need to send copies of your identity documents to Disclosure Scotland. Disclosure means sharing sensitive personal information. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. WebSince that report was published, the Scottish Ministers and UK Government have accepted all the recommendations and have been working to implement them. /Rotate 0 For example, chatting up or having sex with another man. endobj /Type /Page endobj >> stream /Rotate 0 Chief Finance Officer and Deputy Chief Executive, Executive Director of Operations (Disclosure), Executive Director of Barring and Safeguarding, Executive Director of Technology and Innovation, Executive Director Strategy, Performance and Change, Human Resources and Organisational Development Director, Check benefits and financial support you can get, Find out about the Energy Bills Support Scheme, Check someone's criminal record as an employer, Update on DBS customer contact centre services 12 December 2022 to 3 January 2023, DBS and Ann Craft Trust promote Safeguarding Adults Week 2022, DBS and Premier League support football club safeguarding activity, DBS recognised as the highest-rated public service organisation for customer satisfaction, DBS check eligibility guidance for the charity sector and overseas aid organisations, DBS Leader reaches finals of UK Customer Satisfactions Awards, Update Service and other DBS online services, New Year jobseekers urged to watch out for 7 signs of job scams, DBS dataset 1: DBS checks, the DBS Update Service, and disputes, Digital identity document validation technology (IDVT), Annual Report for the Independent Monitor 2021, See all transparency and freedom of information releases, Read about the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and. 95 0 obj /Rotate 0 /Parent 16 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Rotate 0 /Parent 16 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] 118 0 obj /Parent 13 0 R >> >> This review was published in February 2011, making recommendations for the merger of the Criminal Records Bureau and Independent Safeguarding Authority into one new non-departmental public body, the Disclosure and Barring Service, responsible for barring individuals and completing criminal record checks. >> 125 0 obj 60 0 obj endobj /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] 5 0 obj /Resources 263 0 R << WebVetting and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks This document provides guidance about aspects of the vetting of staff and the use of Disclosure and Barring Disclosure Scotland doesn't monitor people with basic disclosure, so the certificate is only valid when it's created and not for a specific length of time. /Contents 171 0 R /Type /Page /Parent 20 0 R If you want to be notified when an update is made to the DBS GOV.UK website, or new content is added, you can subscribe with your email address, here. Deputy Chief Executive for Business Strategy, Director of Policy, Customer Engagement, Communications and Finance, Deputy Chief Executive for Digital Strategy, Phone: 0300 020 0040 /Parent 11 0 R Y'#f@ksx`sa^w=)fs.Sp00[A|=8@Q;)VB"&Hl *-]5&T?HVb0: 6)dh HFkOY X"?3m3HXS/@J!vv!z7,\^_>@o+ , Protecting Vulnerable Groups: Scottish Vetting and Barring Scheme: Analysis of the Consultation. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 20 0 R << Please do not provide any personal information, All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except for graphic assets and where otherwise stated, apply by email for standard and enhanced disclosures, Rehabilitation periods for particular sentences, Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019, behaviour under the age of 12 and disclosure, find out more and apply for a disregard at gov.scot, sign up on the Disclosure Scotland events page, Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme, Pardons and disregards for convictions for sexual activity between men, a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme record.